Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Los Angeles Clippers will be on the road Wednesday night, playing at 7:30 PM inside Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. Los Angeles comes into Wednesday night with thirteen wins and 22 losses this season. The New York Knicks return home Wednesday night with 23 wins and 13 losses this year, currently in 2nd place in the Atlantic division in the Eastern Conference. Los Angeles comes into Wednesday night running hot, having won four of the last five, following a narrow victory against Golden State in their previous outing. The New York Knicks limp into Wednesday playing some of their worst basketball of the season, riding a 4-game losing streak after a 31-point loss to Detroit last time out. See why our NBA Picks for the Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks are the Best!
The Clippers look to keep it rolling
The Los Angeles offense is averaging 112.4 points per game and shooting 47% this season. In contrast, the Clippers have averaged 116 points per game over their last four victories. Defensively, Los Angeles has been performing below average, allowing 114.2 points per game this season but only 98 points per game over their previous four wins. Defensively, Los Angeles was top-tier in their last outing, holding Golden State to 102 points on 30% shooting from the floor and 24% from beyond the arc. The Clippers offense was the better unit, scoring 103 points on 48% shooting from the floor, and Los Angeles knocked down 10 triples in the game. Los Angeles won the rebounding battle by 8 and forced seven turnovers in the win. Kawhi Leonard led the Los Angeles scoring against Golden State with 24 points on 25 shots to go along with the team’s leading 12 rebounds.
Kawhi Leonard is the leading scorer for the Los Angeles offense, averaging 28.1 points per game. James Harden follows closely with an average of 25.7 points and a team-high of eight assists. Ivica Zubac contributes 15 points per game and leads the team in rebounding with an average of 11 rebounds. John Collins adds 12.8 points, while Derrick Jones Jr. rounds out the top scorers, averaging 10.4 points per game this season.
Injuries: James Harden is GTS, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Derrick Jones Jr. are out, Bradley Beal is OFS
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New York looks to get back on track
The New York Knicks have been strong offensively this season, averaging 120.5 points per game with a shooting percentage of 47%. However, during their last four losses, their scoring has dropped to an average of 110 points per game. On the defensive side, the Knicks have held their ground, allowing an average of 115.1 points per game this season. Yet, during their four-game losing streak, they have given up an average of 124 points per game. The New York Knicks offense was nonexistent in their last outing, scoring just 90 points on 42% shooting from the floor and 43% from beyond the arc. Defensively, New York was once again obliterated, giving up 121 points on 55% shooting from the floor, and Detroit knocked down 16 triples. New York lost the rebounding battle by double digits and turned the ball over 20 times in the game. Jalen Brunson led the New York offense with 25 points on 21 shots against the Detroit Pistons.
Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks' offense, averaging 29.3 points and 6.5 assists per game. Karl-Anthony Towns is second on the team, contributing 22 points and a team-high 11.8 rebounds per game. Mikal Bridges averages 16.2 points, while OG Anunoby ranks fourth on the team with an average of 15.5 points per game. Miles McBride follows with an average of 12.4 points, and Josh Hart scores 12.3 points per game. Jordan Clarkson is the seventh player on the roster to average double digits, contributing 10.1 points per game this season.
Injuries: Landry Shamet and Josh Hart are out
Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks Thunder Pick
Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks Spread Pick
- New York Knicks -5.5 (2 Units)
The New York Knicks have been terrible as of late, but they will get back on track Wednesday night. New York is the healthier team and desperately needs to win coming into this matchup. Look for the Knicks to use their edge on both sides of the ball as they overwhelm A shorthanded, lackluster Los Angeles team. Take New York on Wednesday night to do the job as they get the win and cover at home to end their recent losing streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks Over/Under Pick
- Over 224.5 (2 Units)
Both teams are offensive-minded as each averages a ton of points. Look for New York to light it up on both sides of the ball against a mediocre Los Angeles defense. Take the Knicks coming into Wednesday night motivated and locked in, as they need to end their losing streak. Look for Los Angeles to struggle to stop the New York offensive onslaught. Los Angeles will score the ball well enough as well, Wednesday night, to carry their part of the deal. Take the over on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Clippers meet the New York Knicks inside Madison Square Garden.
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